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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "H"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
Which of the DeviceNet components below is best described as being used where ingress protection is needed?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls only on the ISO physical layer?
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses voltage levels to represent logic states?
In IPv4, there are a range of protocols that can be used at any one time. Which of the protocols below would be best suited for sensitive data transmission?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that accommodates the HART devices point-to-point connection?
Which of the terms below best describes the specific set of rules for communication?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the input registers addresses?
Which answer below best represent the approximation of the total amount of errors in an analog field communications transmission?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 2 field devices connected?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done by the server?
Which component of a wired Ethernet network has provisions for interfacing with the OSI model physical and data link layer?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is the most cost-effective?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the coils ON/OFF status of inputs # 10197 to 10218 from a slave device?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would function properly if no faults occur, and will shutdown if one occurs?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "F"?
Because if the inherent nature of the hybrid communication, which of the communication methods below cannot be used with a hybrid transmissions?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the holding registers addresses?
Of all the ways to relate the speed of serial communication, which of the answers below is not one? Choose the answer that best applies.